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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Old Forester Statesman
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Old Forester Statesman sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +16 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$50 – $55 ~$88 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 8/7 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13: Bardstown's annual blend of older sourced bourbons. Rich and dessert-like, with creme brulee, toffee and dark fruit over peppery oak.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 if you want a rich, dessert-like annual blend of older Kentucky bourbons with more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Forester Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).